Onibi: The Fire Within(1997)
鬼火
Onibi: The Fire Within Synopsis
After spending over half his life in prison, ex-hitman Kunihiro is determined to go straight. But the shortcomings of the new gangs mean that he is soon having to call on his old-school yakuza talents. And when he falls for Asako, a beautiful piano player, she unknowingly ignites a fire within Kuni that will immolate everything and everybody around him. Regarded by many as his masterpiece, Onibi has all the hallmarks of a Mochizuki film, with the gangster elements tightly compressed and controlled to allow space in which a subdued romance can bloom. Coming from a background in porno cinema, this master of sexual relations injects a fresh passion and tension into the macho world of the yakuza film.
Onibi: The Fire Within (1997) is a drama and crime film directed by Rokurō Mochizuki, released on April 19, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Yoshio Harada, Reiko Kataoka, Show Aikawa and Kazuki Kitamura. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Rokurō Mochizuki
- Writers:
- Toshiyuki Morioka
- Producers:
- Yoshinori Chiba, Toshiki Kimura
- Cinematographer:
- Naosuke Imaizumi
- Composer:
- Kenichi Kamio
- Production:
- GAGA Communications
- Status:
- Released
Onibi: The Fire Within Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yoshio Harada
as Noriyuki Kunihiro
Reiko Kataoka
as Asako Hino
Show Aikawa
as Naoto Tanigawa
Kazuki Kitamura
as Hideyuki Sakata (as Yasushi Kitamura)
Ryushi Mizukami
as Hanamura
- Hiroyuki Tsunekawa
Hiroyuki Tsunekawa
as Satoshi Fujima
- Yoshiaki Fujita
Yoshiaki Fujita
as Kinjo
- Ei Kawakami
Ei Kawakami
as Yoshida
- Toshihiro Kinomoto
Toshihiro Kinomoto
as Aoki
Seiroku Nakazawa
as Nagashima
- Masai Ikenaga
Masai Ikenaga
as Kizaki
Eiji Minakata
as Kanigawa
Key crew
Directed by Rokurō Mochizuki, written by Toshiyuki Morioka, produced by Yoshinori Chiba and Toshiki Kimura.
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Onibi: The Fire Within Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 14 ratings.
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Onibi: The Fire Within – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Onibi: The Fire Within?
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The main cast of Onibi: The Fire Within (1997) includes Yoshio Harada, Reiko Kataoka, Show Aikawa, Kazuki Kitamura and Ryushi Mizukami. The film was directed by Rokurō Mochizuki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Onibi: The Fire Within released?
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Onibi: The Fire Within was released on April 19, 1997 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Onibi: The Fire Within worth watching?
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Onibi: The Fire Within (1997) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.